Flatlining With the Fish Magnate
On Lake Superior in a leaky 14-foot boat with one of the U.P.’s big men in fishing … can it get any better?
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Best of the Lake: 2012
Ask any resident or visitor what is the best way to enjoy the Big Lake and you’ll probably get a different answer every time. And they all would be right. more »
Aug 1, 2012 in Travel
Big Lake Fishing That’s Just Ducky
Bill Duckwall loves taking people out onto Lake Superior and running his boat along the coastline near Marquette. In fact, he would run strictly a tour business if he could, but many people want something to do during the cruise. more »
5-Star Views of the Big Lake
On a warm spring afternoon in Duluth, all 17 tables on Mexico Lindo’s outside deck overlooking Lake Superior were occupied. A gentle breeze carried bits of conversation and laughter. more »
Spotlighting Mom-and-Pop Resorts: Peterson's
We love small mom-and-pop resorts with cabins near the water with lots of heart but not a lot of fancy stuff. Owners of these comfortable-fit resorts tell us what keeps their customers coming back and about their future. Here's the Michigan story. more »
Lake Superior’s Titanic Ties
When the White Star Line’s new ocean liner Titanic steamed for New York City on Sunday, April 14, 1912, it carried about 30 passengers heading for Lake Superior communities. At least nine survived the disaster to unfold that night. more »
Mar 17, 2012 by Bob Berg in Maritime (1 Comments)
Bear Bones Research
Do bears hold the secret to preventing osteoporosis? How is it that black bears can hibernate, shut down their systems and not exercise for five or six months over winter, and yet do not develop a bone-loss condition? more »
Jul 21, 2011 by Bob Berg in Health/Wellness
Keweenaw Brewers Hoppy Together
We asked regional brewmasters about their favorite brews and their best tips for picking a good beer. more »
Mar 8, 2009 in Michigan
Flatlining With the Fish Magnate
On Lake Superior in a leaky 14-foot boat with one of the U.P.’s big men in fishing … can it get any better? more »
Aug 4, 2004 in Michigan
George W. Robinson
Unburied Treasure
It took Bob Barron five years, countless permit and a barge to remove a 20-ton copper chunk from the bottom of Lake Superior and move it to its home at the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum on the campus of Michigan Technological University. more »
Jun 23, 2002 in Natural World
Worthy Causes
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